 Yemen — (yem´ən) |
About The People
Did You Know...... It was known to the Romans as "Arabia Felix" ("Happy Arabia") because of the riches its trade genera »» More
Fashion... In hot coastal regions men wear lightweight shirts with and embroidered skirt called a futa »» More
Socializing... As Yemenis talk to each other the often touch each other. They talk loudly, repeat themselves often »» More
Family... Most families are large with more than seven members. Several generations may live together. Men and »» More
Sports & Recreation... Soccer is the most popular sport. For men chewing qat is a favorite pastime. Women's aftern »» More
| World Region: Middle East
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Yemen History
Yemen was one of the oldest centers of civilization in the Near East. Between the 12th century BC and the 6th century AD, it was part of the Minaean, Sabaean, and Himyarite kingdoms, which controlled the lucrative spice trade, and later came under Ethiopian and Persian rule. In the 7th century, Islamic caliphs began to exert control over the area. After this caliphate broke up, the former north Yemen came under control of Imams of various dynasties usually of the Zaidi sect, who established a theocratic political structure that survived until modern times. (Imam is a religious term. The Shi’ites apply it to the prophet Muhammad’s son-in-law Ali, his sons Hassan and Hussein, and subsequent lineal »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Sanaa
Population: 23,822,783
GDP: $55,290,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 527,970 (sq km) 203,849 (sq mi)
Currency: Yemeni rial
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